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Green Enchiladas

Green Enchiladas

A delicious and easy-to-make green chicken enchiladas with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion large onion halved and divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 18 pieces white corn tortillas
  • 3 cups salsa verde jarred or homemade
  • 1 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 0.5 cup sour cream optional, for serving
  • 0.25 cup cilantro optional garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place chicken breasts in a stock pot with half an onion and salt. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and let cool slightly. Shred with two forks.
  • Mince the remaining half of the onion and mix it into the shredded chicken.
  • Wrap 6 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 40-50 seconds until pliable. Dip each in green salsa, then scoop about 2 tablespoons of filling into each tortilla, roll up, and place seam side down in a baking dish.
  • Drench the assembled enchiladas with 1 cup of salsa verde and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve warm topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional toppings like avocado or jalapeños.